Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026 showcases Turkish naval technology in Kocaeli
Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026 presented Türkiye's naval tech in Kocaeli, featuring uncrewed vehicles like the İ-ZAHA and the TCG İmbat attack craft.
The four-day defense and maritime exhibition Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026 took place at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli, highlighting Türkiye's indigenous naval platforms and defense technologies. Jointly organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the T3 Foundation, the event ran from August 20 to August 23.
Exhibits featured prominent military hardware, including defense firm FNSS's modular uncrewed amphibious assault vehicle, the İ-ZAHA, designed to support crewed platforms and lower personnel risk during beach landings. The Turkish Navy also showcased the TCG İmbat, a Kılıç-II class fast attack craft capable of 40-knot speeds and designed with low radar cross-section features. The event also hosted competitions focused on uncrewed surface and underwater systems.
Sources: Anadolu Agency, Daily Sabah, Defence Turk, TRT Haber.
Sources
- TRT Haber (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation) — 'TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan 2026' bugün başlıyor
- Daily Sabah — Türkiye's top maritime showcase Teknofest Blue Homeland kicks off
- Defence Turk — FNSS’ten insansız amfibi araç: İ-ZAHA
- Anadolu Ajansı (Anadolu Agency) — Türk donanmasının "keskin kılıcı": TCG İmbat hücumbotu
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